About Ava Alice Muriel Astor

Ava Alice Muriel Astor (July 7, 1902 — July 19, 1956) was an American heiress, socialite, and member of the Astor family. She was the daughter of John Jacob Astor IV and Ava Lowle Willing, and sister of Vincent Astor.

Ava was born on July 7, 1902, the only daughter of John Jacob "Jack" Astor IV and Ava Lowle Willing. Her paternal grandparents were William Backhouse Astor, Jr. and Caroline Webster Schermerhorn, while her maternal grandparents were Edward Shippen Willing and Alice Barton.